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The corner of 2nd Street and W.Elm Street will be closed to thru traffic today and tomorrow for installation of a water service. Thank you for your patience. Public Works.
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Hollister Public Works will be striping along South Maple today. Please be aware of city workers and thanks for your patience.
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Be sure to mark your calendars as the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Santa in the Park event on Sunday, December 3rd. Contact the Hollister Chamber for more information.
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Please join the City of Hollister in wishing Carmen a very happy work anniversary. Thank you for your many years of service to our community.
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The City of Hollister would like to thank Kendall's Treasures and the Hollister Coffee Company for donating to our Christmas Decoration Campaign. We hope you have been enjoying our new decorations throughout downtown. Thank you for partnering with us to refresh our items.
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From the City of Hollister, we wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
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This month, City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss shares updates on finances, water and sewer infrastructure and the City Hall roof. Visit https://5il.co/299hn to view Administrator Ziegenfuss' Top 5 for November.
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Thank you to the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce for donating to our 2023 Christmas Decoration Campaign. We are proud of our partnership with the Chamber and are grateful for your support. Please join the City in thanking your Hollister Chamber!
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City Hall will be closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th for Thanksgiving. Please contact Public Works directly, 417-331-0624, for utility needs during these days.
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The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a work session at 5:00pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. An agenda for the work session may be viewed at https://5il.co/299vo Contact the City Clerk for more information.
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The City of Hollister Park Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, November 21st. Please visit https://5il.co/2991z to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
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Corner of 2nd st and Elm st has been reopened.
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Yesterday at City Council, Mayor Patton and Chief Schmidt presented Officer Maples his Corporal Stripes. Thank you for your service and leadership in our community. Please join us in congratulating Corporal Maples.
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Joining the City of Hollister in the Christmas Spirit, Embers Cigar Lounge has decorated their storefront for Downing Street Christmas. They have also donated to our Christmas Decoration Campaign to assist with the new items you have seen throughout town. We are a grateful for your support and partnership with the City.
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Stepping up to the Downing Street Christmas Tree this week is Alice and John with your Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce. We are thankful for their partnership in many events and initiatives throughout Hollister and invited them to pick the design this week. They chose a bright and colorful falling snow design for Downing Street, view a video of the design at https://5il.co/294s6 Visit downtown to view their choice and all the decorations that have been added to Hollister this year.
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We are excited to share our first guest tree lighting designer, Mr. Chris Carlson, Planning Commission Board Member, and partner at the Branson Tri-Lakes Newspaper. Stop by Hulland Park and join Mr. Carlson in celebrating the Hollister School Tigers. Visit https://5il.co/294p5 to view a video of the design. Each week we invite community partners to join us in celebrating the Christmas Season and thank them for their support of Hollister. Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday.
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As we continue to celebrate Downing Street Christmas, we would like to thank our community partners that have assisted with donations towards our new decorations in town. Thank you to the Daniels' Family for supporting our holiday campaign. Which of our new decorations is your favorite?
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The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, November 16th. Please visit https://5il.co/290e6 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
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Corner of Elm St and 2nd St will be closed to thru traffic. Will notify when it has been reopened.
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With the holiday season gearing up, and while the weather doesn’t feel like winter is coming, we know it will be here soon. The City of Hollister has placed our Mitten Tree in the foyer at City Hall, and many have already begun decorating it with hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves. All items are donated back into our community to keep our citizens warm this winter. If you would like to bring in items, please stop by City Hall and help us fill the tree. Thank you for your support in helping our community!!
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